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September 26, 2010

Beauty and the Blazer, Part One

I got an email asking specifics about my thrift store adventures so I thought it would be appropriate to showcase a few of my thrifted peices here on the blog. When trying to figure out what items to showcase first, it didn't take me long to make a decision...BLAZERS.

I have quite a few thrifted blazers, and honestly, they are my favorite to shop for in thrift stores/flea markets. Our favorite thrift store in New Jersey, The Red White and Blue, has 2 really long racks dedicated to blazers; all arranged by color, all different shapes and sizes and all under $10! I am drawn to vintage ones, and you can usually tell by the brand on the tag and/or the cut. Although it can get costly having every blazer I bring home dry cleaned, owning a one-of-a-kind piece for a dirt cheap price, makes it worthwhile.

I am a size 16 (and sometimes a 14 on top) and most of the blazers I have are NOT a 16, they are smaller (the one I have on in this post is a size 12). It is very typical for vintage 80's and 90's blazers, to be cut very generously. This would probably be an over sized cut on someone who is a true size 12, but for me, it is more fitted.

I love this one because it has a military feel with the contrast trim and buttons.

I swear, I could wear a blazer every single day. Dressed down with a t-shirt and jeans like I wore today, or dressed up with a pretty dress and strappy heels. A blazer will work with anything!

ooh, I can't wait to see the rest of the series. I have a thing for vintage blazers, too. Of all the things I buy at thrift shops, I feel that the blazers are the best deal. I have a Christian Dior blazer that I got for $2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't worn it yet, but I am dying to break it out!

I was having a hard time with blazer but this series, even thouhg it's only part 1, has helped me termendously. Love the whole look, the shoes are to die for!!! On my way to Urban og as soon as I finish this.

Oh my god girl I love red white and blue! You have probably seen my mom there...she lives there. I'm from NJ but live in TX now. I have to hit you up when I come to NJ so we can go there...lol. Love the outfit chica! You are rockin it! take care.

yes, I have new hair. :) Got a longer length this time. hehehe! And these pumps from UrbanOG are comfy. The heel is HIGH though and peep-toes always seem to flop off my feet, but other than that... they are perfect! lol.